By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Reading: Frontier and Spirit Set to Merge and What it Means for Travellers
Share
Sign In
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Font ResizerAa
Travel Radar - Aviation NewsTravel Radar - Aviation News
  • Breaking News
  • Aviation
    • Aircraft
    • Airlines
    • Airshow & Events
    • Careers
    • Manufacturing
  • Travel
    • Airports
    • Points & Loyalty
    • Technology
    • Trip Reviews
  • Newsletters
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
Copyright © Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2024 | All Rights Reserved
Travel Radar - Aviation News > News > Frontier and Spirit Set to Merge and What it Means for Travellers

Frontier and Spirit Set to Merge and What it Means for Travellers

Fraser Watt
Last updated: 9 February 2022 23:43
By Fraser Watt 3 Min Read
Share
Spirit Airbus A320
Spirit Airbus A320 © Luke Sobiechowski / Travel Radar
SHARE

Low-cost carriers Frontier and Spirit are set to merge in what will create the largest low-fare airline in North America.

Summary
Low-cost air travel goes from strength to strength ‘America’s Greenest Airline’Another blow for the ‘big four’ airlines

The merger, set to be completed by the end of the year, will create an airline boasting estimated revenues of $5.3 billion, with operating savings of $500 million annually.

Frontier Airlines Airbus A319
Frontier Airlines A319 © Andres Porco / Travel Radar

Low-cost air travel goes from strength to strength 

As yet another sign that low-cost air travel in North America is continuing to go from strength to strength, the merger is being hailed as a win for consumers, employees, and even residents of communities historically underserved by air travel.

Travellers are being promised 1,000 daily flights on offer, to over 145 destinations in 19 countries, along with colossal savings of $1 billion annually. The new airline pledges its services will continue to grow post-merger too as it will have on order over 350 new aircraft.

‘Operation efficiencies’ promise an evermore reliable service for travellers, in addition to expanded frequent flyer offerings and membership opportunities. 10,000 direct jobs are expected to be created and all current  employees have been assured they will be offered roles at the new combined airline.

‘America’s Greenest Airline’

At a time when air travel’s sustainability is regularly drawn into question, the new company is promising to be ‘America’s greenest airline’ and boasts the youngest and most efficient fleet in the region. But environmentally conscious travellers may yet to be convinced.

File:Airbus A320neo landing 04.jpg
The new airline will have the largest fleet of A320neos, the world’s most efficient and quietest short/medium-haul jet | © Don-vip / Wikimedia Commons

According to the two airlines, sustainability is at the forefront of the merger, with the new airline hoping to achieve over 105 seat miles per gallon by 2025, trailing ahead of intercity rail for example, currently estimated in the US to be at 60 seat miles per gallon, according to the US Department of Energy.

Another blow for the ‘big four’ airlines

For the ‘big four’ of North America, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, the news will come as yet another blow to their recovery from the pandemic. Especially at a time where ageing fleets plus a historically expansive and inclusive services list continue to eat into profits.

Will low-fare air travel continue to boom in North America, as it has across the pond in Europe? Are you excited by the prospect? Let us know in the comments below.

You Might Also Like

EasyJet: Launch of new base in Newcastle, Creating 1,200 job opportunities in UK

Air Niugini Expands Airbus A220 Fleet to Boost Regional Connectivity

Pegasus Airlines Expands Network with 6 New Routes Across Turkey and Europe

IATA Appoints Sheldon Hee as Regional Vice President for Asia-Pacific

Korean Air, Jeju Air, and T’way Air Face Hefty Fine of US $2.6 Million

Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link
What’s your thoughts?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Angry0
Fraser Watt
By Fraser Watt
Jr Journalist - A little about me coming soon!
Previous Article Turkish Airlines Introduces Sustainable Aviation Fuel on its Flights
Next Article EZY A320 moments after taking off. @ Marco Macca / Travel Radar How Will The Rise In Gas And Electricity Prices Affect The Aviation Industry?
Leave a comment
Subscribe
Login
Notify of
guest
guest
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Upvoted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
TwitterFollow
InstagramFollow
YoutubeSubscribe

Trending News

KLM Cityhopper - Embraer ERJ-190STD - PH-EXE - Düsseldorf Airport
Embraer Joins Polish New Mobility Association
Aircraft Airports Aviation Careers Manufacturing
An image of an All Nippon Airways Boeing 747-481 aircraft.
All Nippon Airways Simplifies Fares and Rules for Passengers
Airline Economics Airlines Travel
Avianca Cargo Airbus A320
Avianca Airlines Expands Nonstop Routes: New Connections Between South Florida, Guatemala & Nicaragua
Airlines Aviation Route Development Travel
Macchu Pichu Inca Citadel © Unsplash
London to Cusco: Peruvian Pisco and Panoramic Peaks
Aviation Travel Trip Reviews
Loading area at Terminal 1, Hong Kong International Airport.
Hong Kong International Airport Opens T2 in September 2025
Airports Aviation Travel
//

Travel Radar is the leading digital hub for all things aviation and air-travel. Discover our latest aviation news, aviation data, insight and analysis.

Discover

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Careers
  • Press & PR
  • Privacy & Legal

Our Content

  • News
  • Data
  • Images
  • Jobs
  • Subscribe

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

Click here to Signup!

© Travel Radar Media Ltd. 2015-2025 | ISSN #2635-0696 | Trademark #UK00003579704
wpDiscuz
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Ads help us bring you high-quality, independent journalism for free. Support us by whitelisting us from your ad blocker.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome to the TR Community!

Sign in to your account

Register Lost your password?